The Chinese and Russian navies have officially kicked off the "Joint Sea-2026" naval exercises, with forces assembling in the waters and airspace near the strategic port city of Qingdao, Shandong Province.

China-Russia joint drills: Exercise will begin from China's Qingdao

Visits linked to US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have been widely analysed for what they reveal about shifting global alignments and China’s positioning as a key diplomatic power under Xi Jinping. 

Trump and Putin China visits: Key contrasts in tone, strategy & symbolism and the unexpected similarities

China and Russia have repeatedly characterised their relationship as an ‘all-weather’ and ‘ironclad’ partnership, with Xi and Putin maintaining regular contact through meetings, calls and personal exchanges.

Does hosting Putin help or hurt Xi’s bid to project China as a responsible global power?

Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping, praising Russia-China ties as “unprecedented.” The leaders are expected to discuss trade, energy, Iran, Ukraine and a “multipolar world” order.

Putin heads to Beijing after Trump-Xi meet, hails 'unprecedented' Russia-China ties: Why is the visit important

China would "be happy to" participate in trilateral arms control negotiations with the United States and Russia, but only if the US were willing to reduce its nuclear arsenal to its level.

China challenges US to cut nuclear arsenal to its level

One would think a country like China -- beset by challenges and facing unprecendented global anger over the coronavirus outbreak -- would do everything to keep its friends close.

China's hunger for others' land knows no limits. It's latest target is Russia

Beijing and Moscow are threatening counter lawsuits against those countries which are enquiring too much about China. According to Beijing's official mouthpiece, The Global Times, China and Russia will start by initiating an investigation into US-owned bio-labs.

COVID-19: China, Russia threaten countries with counter lawsuits

The United States is developing a ''super duper missile'' to outpace military rivals including China and Russia, according to US President Donald Trump. Unveiling the flag for his new space force in the Oval Office on Friday, Trump touted that the US is ''right now building incredible military equipment,'' including a missile that is ''17 times faster'' than his adversaries.

US to defeat China and Russia with 'super duper missile'

Pakistan is reportedly keen the Chinese navy build up its presence in the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea to counter Indian Navy

Pakistan to deploy Chinese warships at Gwadar, permits Russia to use sea port for exports

The two countries are investing up to $20 billion in long-haul jet which has a range of 12,000 kms

China, Russia developing jet to compete with Boeing and Airbus